Construction Update

July 30, 2024

Upcoming Activities

Starting as early as Monday, August 12, crews will have short-term closures of the roadway while crews place the overhead sign boards over the traffic lanes. These closures will last up to 20 minutes each.

Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared for sudden stopping traffic.

Continuing Activities

Crews continue drilling activities, trenching, and concrete work in and near the three work zones for conduit to supply power to the signs. During this work, travel lanes and shoulders may be closed.

Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared for sudden stopping traffic within the work zone.

Area residents can expect an increase in noise, dust, and vibration during this work.

Project Overview

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will install three overhead variable message signs (VMS) and three traction warning signs on roadways that lead to the Cottonwood Canyons. Once installed, these signs will provide up-to-date traffic conditions in both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon.

This information will assist motorists and visitors to the Cottonwood Canyons on the best location for parking and transit and ease traffic by providing early traffic information so motorists can make travelling decisions prior to entering the canyons.

Project Overview Map

Sign installation locations

6200 South sign locations

3200 East - Overhead

3300 East - Traction

Approx 1770 E 9400 S

Wasatch Blvd sign locations

7650 South - Overhead

8000 South - Traction

Know before you go! Check UDOT Traffic before hitting the road.